comedy

Mitch Hedberg at the 1998 "Just For Laughs" Gala

Chrystina Orlando · 10/26/10 08:00PM

In this clip, the late Mitch Hedberg talks about hilarious life situations. The brilliant comedian talks of Bigfoot, turtlenecks, waiting for a restaurant table, and more.

Jon Stewart Taunts NPR, Fox News Over Juan Williams Debacle

Matt Cherette · 10/25/10 10:18PM

Tonight, The Daily Show returned with the first of a week of shows from Washington, DC. Immediately, Jon Stewart took both NPR—for its boring spinelessness—and Fox News—for its revenge-hungry personalities—to task over the Juan Williams fiasco. Video inside.

Show This Video to Your Friends That Are Applying to Law School

Christopher Han · 10/24/10 04:00PM

Someone used the make-your-own-animation web tool to create this scathing (and commendable) video. "You know there are more people in law school right now than there are lawyers on the entire planet? Think about that." - St. Elmo's Fire (1985)

Cablevision Throws Hissy Fit in Anti-News Corp Commercial

Annie Fleming · 10/23/10 06:00PM

Television provider Cablevision no longer carries Fox networks due to financial disagreements. In response, News Corp aired commercials urging cable subscribers to demand the return of Fox programming. Here's Cablevision's bitchy response, as interpreted by the Upright Citizens Brigade.

Liz Lemon's Strange Sexual Past Revealed on 30 Rock

Matt Cherette · 10/22/10 02:55PM

Liz Lemon isn't known for her sexual prowess. Now—courtesy last night's 30 Rock—we know why! You see, it appears that nine-year-old Liz had a roller skating/Tom Jones-related accident. (Really.) Watch Liz's hilarious reveal to Jack (and flashback) inside.

In Which Charlie Rose Interviews His Own Son

Christopher Han · 10/21/10 07:05PM

With literally every hour-long Charlie Rose interview posted online, it's quite easy to find the pieces you need to put together a spoof. Here CollegeHumor wonderfully recreates the lighting to match the original video as Charlie plays Dad.

Tracy Morgan Is Black And Blue And Magnificent

Morgan Barry · 10/20/10 10:28AM

Tracy Morgan recently took to the streets to promote his HBO special Black and Blue and the results were clearly incredible. Watch as Tracy provides a three pronged thesis argument for you to watch in between threatening strangers with pregnancy.

Obama: A Modern U.S. President (a Musical Spoof)

Christopher Han · 10/18/10 08:52AM

Done in the comedic-operatic style of 19th century playwrights Gilbert & Sullivan, this two-minute musical piece joyfully tackles the struggles President Obama has faced in his first term. The only time he lies is when he says he's quit cigarettes!

Watch 30 Rock's Hilarious Live Opening

Matt Cherette · 10/14/10 09:28PM

Tonight, 30 Rock was live! And it was good, too. Inside, catch the first few minutes of the episode, featuring Julia Louis-Dreyfus as a younger Liz Lemon, Rachel Dratch as a crazy cleaning lady, and *drumroll* a Brett Favre joke!

Varm It In The Microwave

Ruhi Shamim · 10/14/10 04:30PM

Foreign accents and awkward people are always a riot. Check out Sanjeev Patel as an overwhelming Indian preparing an exotic meal for his mild-mannered and lost-in-translation roommate, Dustin Grove.